Last Updated: January 2, 2012 5:26am
Fitness often not a priority for college students
Along with mother's cooking and the family dog, regular exercise is too often among the childish things young adults leave behind when they make the move from home to college.
Last Updated: January 2, 2012 2:00am
More than breathless
"I don't look sick, but you don't know what goes on inside my body," says Carol Doyle. The 42 year-old Georgetown, Ont., mom knew something was not right when, in 2004, just after her son was born, she retained fluid and occasionally blacked out.
Last Updated: January 1, 2012 2:00am
Top 10 super foods
Happy New Year!! Hope that 2012 is a healthy and deliciously nutritious year for all of you. We are so fortunate to live in a land of freedom and plenty and to be surrounded by so much food that can keep us well. So, to start the year on a good note, I'm going to present my top ten list of super foods.
Last Updated: December 31, 2011 2:00am
Smokers, crack a window
What's the best way this holiday season to expose your child to nicotine and the cancer-causing compounds in tobacco smoke? A report in the British Medical Association Journal says it's very easy. Take your children for a car ride, keep the windows closed and smoke cigarettes.
Last Updated: December 29, 2011 11:14am
Obesity tied to older adults' risk of falls: Study
Obese older adults may be more likely than their thinner peers to suffer a potentially disabling fall - though the most severely overweight may be somewhat protected from injury, according to a U.S. study.
Last Updated: December 29, 2011 11:12am
Drug effective in treating ovarian cancer: Study
A drug used to treat cancers in women has proven successful in allaying ovarian cancer even though it is not effective in treating breast cancer.
Last Updated: December 29, 2011 4:26am
Coaching, gaming, feet: Spa trends for 2012
Beauty coaching, online wellness, snow showers and sound massages are just a few of the luxury treatments clients at spas around the globe will be experiencing in 2012.
Last Updated: December 29, 2011 12:12am
Red meat lovers at risk of kidney cancer: Study
People who eat lots of red meat may have a higher risk of some types of kidney cancer, according to a U.S. study of thousands of adults.
Last Updated: December 29, 2011 12:13am
Doctors warned about drug name mix-up
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned healthcare workers on Wednesday to be careful when using two similarly named but very different drugs, saying a recent mix-up involving the two medications had injured a patient.
Last Updated: December 28, 2011 2:12pm
Obesity tied to poor mom-child relationship: Study
Toddlers who have poor relationships with their mother are more likely to pack on extra weight as they grow up, according to a U.S. study.
Last Updated: December 28, 2011 3:17am
Want a cat? Think again, researchers say
Tempted by the playful antics of that adorable kitten in the pet shop? If you've never had a cat before you may want to think again, especially if you have other allergies, researchers warn.
Last Updated: December 27, 2011 2:01pm
Hypersensitive kids may develop OCD as adults: Study
Hypersensitive children could develop Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) later in life, scientists from Tel Aviv University said Tuesday.
Last Updated: December 27, 2011 1:08pm
Breast implants need lifetime of care: Experts
The Internet and women's magazines are filled with enticing adverts for breast implant surgery, but experts and regulators have varying views on how long they last and possible risks.
Last Updated: December 27, 2011 1:10pm
Ulcer bacteria may protect against diarrhea: Study
People who harbour ulcer-causing bacteria in their stomachs may be protected against some diarrheal diseases, according to an Israeli study.
Last Updated: December 28, 2011 6:08pm
A life transformed by cancer
Breast cancer was one of the worst experiences of Noel Foggo-Lamoureux's life -- and also one of the best.
Last Updated: December 26, 2011 2:23pm
Childbirth deadly if not for blood from donors
Before the birth of her second child, Liz West was a "fair-weather" blood donor.
Last Updated: December 26, 2011 12:51pm
Breast implants sold to Dutch firm under new name
Potentially sub-standard breast implants made by a French protheses maker now under investigation were sold to about 1,000 Dutch women under a second name, broadening the scope of the scandal that could already affect some 300,000 women worldwide.
Last Updated: December 26, 2011 12:52pm
Realistic resolutions for a fit New Year
Have you already begun to fret over keeping that looming New Year's resolution to shape up in the coming months?
Last Updated: December 26, 2011 2:00am
Cantaloupes and concussions
Hard to believe just a year ago we thought mammograms were good for us, cantaloupes could not be bad and concussions were just the human cost of doing business in hockey. Change is the name of the game in health: Cellphones are bad, then they're not, then they are. While health debates continue on a number of fronts, here are my picks of the top st
Last Updated: December 26, 2011 2:00am
Top fit tips of 2011
Didn't quite accomplish all your fitness goals in 2011?
Last Updated: December 26, 2011 2:00am
Eat well before Boxing Day shopping
It's the day after Christmas, and if you're like me, you're curled up with a good book enjoying the peace and quiet But most aren't like me, and are likely lining up at the malls to get the best Boxing Week bargains they can find. If that's how you are planning to spend the next few days, start out with a healthy breakfast that will fuel your day,
Last Updated: December 26, 2011 2:00am
Make it Merlot
The holiday season is a great opportunity to take a well-deserved break and catch up with family and friends. If you are one of those who likes to celebrate with a drink or two, recent studies have shown that red wine really is the alcohol with the most associated health benefits.
Last Updated: December 26, 2011 4:05am
Flu shots more effective at different times of day: Study
Flu vaccinations can be made more effective by changing the time of day they are given, according to new research. Scientists say mornings for men and afternoons for women are best.